Gardeners' Notes:

I've had to deal with this species in a garden where a neighbor had allowed it to climb a fence. It required endless attention. It grows with astonishing speed, and I was continually pulling up 12' runners that were already rooting at every node. It also twines about and strangles any woody plant it can reach. Untangling it was immensely time-consuming.

Its height is limited only by the height of its support. It can climb tall trees.

This vine has naturalized in 16 states and has been reported invasive of natural areas in 6. I know it's taken over hundreds of acres of woodland on the Biltmore estate in NC.

This is my favorite vine. Partially evergreen here in zone 8. Colder areas will lose the leaves, but they will come back in the spring on the old wood. Heavy flowering, highly scented. Mine sets fruit because I have another variety close by. Fruit is sweet and seeds grow readily.

This vine is amazing. It grows extremely fast and it smells great. I am in zone 7 and this plant is almost an evergreen. It makes it through the first few months of winter but not the later winter months. Love it. Love it.